United States Post Office, Cooperstown

Name: United States Post Office
Address: Cooperstown, United States

#16 among attractions in Cooperstown

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US Post Office-Cooperstown is a historic post office building located at Cooperstown in Otsego County, New York, United States. It was built in 1935-1936, and is one of a number of post offices in New York State designed by the Office of the Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, Louis A. Simon. It is one story in front and two stories in the rear with and exposed basement. It is constructed of brick on a raised concrete foundation and limestone watercourse and beltcourse. The principal facade is symmetrically composed with a three bay pedimented central section faced entirely with ashlar limestone. The building displays Colonial Revival style details. The interior features a 1938 sculpture by artist Bela Janowsky depicting James Fenimore Cooper and two characters from his writings, Chingachgook and Natty Bumpo. ()

Built: 1935 (89 years ago)Coordinates: 42°42'1"N, 74°55'24"W

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United States Post Office – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Doubleday Field, Fenimore Art Museum, Farmers' Museum.

~200 ftSE
Revered gathering spot for baseball fans
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown
1 min walk • The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an iconic institution nestled in the charming village of Cooperstown, New York. This hallowed hall is not just a museum, but a shrine to the greats of America's beloved pastime, baseball.
~1020 ftSW
Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport venue
Doubleday Field, Cooperstown
5 min walk • Doubleday Field is a baseball stadium in Cooperstown, New York named for Abner Doubleday and located two village blocks from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
1.1 miN
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown
28 min walk • The Fenimore Art Museum is a museum located in Cooperstown, New York on the west side of Otsego Lake. Collection strengths include the Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection of American Indian Art, American fine and folk art, 19th and early 20th century photography, as well as rare books and manuscripts.
0.9 miN
Museum, Historical place, Farm
Farmers' Museum, Cooperstown
23 min walk • The Farmers' Museum is located in Cooperstown, New York, and is one of the best-known attractions in the town. Just north of Cooperstown, it overlooks Otsego Lake and recreates rural life from the 19th century through exhibits and interactive workshops.
~480 ftW
42°42'1"N • 74°55'30"W
Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum, Cooperstown
3 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
~850 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Cooperstown Historic District, Cooperstown
5 min walk • The Cooperstown Historic District is a national historic district in Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
~370 ftSW
42°41'59"N • 74°55'27"W
The Smithy, Cooperstown
2 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.6 miE
Mountain
Mount Vision, Cooperstown
15 min walk • Mount Vision is a mountain in Central New York region of New York by Cooperstown. Mount Vision was named by Judge Cooper. Mount Vision is where Cooper's father first glimpsed Otsego Lake in 1785. Otsego Lake is located north-northwest of Mount Vision.
0.8 miNW
Mountain
Hannah's Hill, Cooperstown
20 min walk • Hannah's Hill also known as Irish Hill is a mountain in the Central New York region of New York by Cooperstown. It is named after Hannah Cooper who died at age 23 after a fall from a horse. Moe Pond is located northwest of Hannah's Hill.

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Nearby attractions include National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown (1 min walk), The Smithy, Cooperstown (2 min walk), Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum, Cooperstown (3 min walk), Cooperstown Historic District, Cooperstown (5 min walk).